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It takes around five days to complete the Hajj pilgrimageīecause of its connection to Hajj and Mecca, Eid al-Adha is seen as holier than Eid al-Fitr.ĭo you have a story that you think we should be covering? If so, please email miss out on the biggest stories from across the city. Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia which takes place yearly and all physically able Muslims are to do the pilgrimage at least once in their lives. Muslims celebrate Eid ul-Adha on the final day of the Hajj. In the days following, time is spent with family, feasting, and sharing gifts. The sacrificed animal is then shared with family, friends, and the less fortunate.Īlso on the first day of the celebrations, communal prayers are performed like on Eid al-Fitr. To commemorate Eid-ul-Adha, many Muslims mirror the actions of the prophet and sacrifice an animal which must be done in a halal-friendly way.Īnimals such as sheep, cows, and goats are sacrificed In the name of Allah and is traditionally done on the first day of the festival. It is predicted that next year, the festival will fall on June 16, 2024. The date of Eid-ul-Adh changes every year. Some mosques have called Eid-ul-Adha on a different date so it is worth checking with your local mosque with some starting their celebrations on Thursday, June 29. In Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, June 28, is the start date. Because it depends on the lunar cycle, the festival differs in dates across the world. The festival falls on the tenth day in the final month of the Islamic Lunar Calendar. Members of the Muslim community will gather for Eid al-Adha celebrations
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